U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the Moldovan people for making their voices heard in record numbers in the simultaneous presidential election and referendum on EU accession.

In an official message, Anthony Blinken approved of the way the election was organized.

“The Government of Moldova and the Central Election Commission ensured the election was well-managed and competitive despite serious attempts by Russia to undermine the integrity of the process, as noted by the OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission. Facing unprecedented Russian efforts to deny the Moldovan people their right to choose their own future, a majority of Moldovans voted to amend their constitution to advance Moldova’s accession to the EU,” said Blinken.

“As we look ahead to Moldova’s runoff presidential election on November 3, the United States remains concerned Russia will again attempt to prevent Moldovans from exercising their sovereign right to choose their own leaders. The United States will continue to support Moldova’s efforts to ensure a credible, transparent, and democratic process on November 3. Alongside our Allies and partners, the United States stands with the Moldovan people in their desire for a secure, prosperous, and democratic future.”